“…We felt that Mr. Flasher – what he brings to the table, what he brings to the board and the township – is an extreme amount of community involvement and working on different programs, working on levies, community development (concerns),” he said. “…It’s just a whole litany of things that he’s been involved in at the local level.

“He’s unselfish with his time, he gives a 100 percent of everything. And he never says no,” Papanek added. “You ask the man to do something, and he’s going to step up to the plate and give you 100 percent.”

Flasher has also served on the West Carrollton schools strategic planning committee, and has been a leader in area Boy Scouts and National Night Out. Most recently with the township, he chaired two road levy campaigns.

Flasher said he is “really looking forward” to being a trustee.

“We’re in a situation where the township is experiencing enormous growth. And I think we should continue to address issues that are coming with growth,” he said.

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